Osage County Health Data
Osage County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.4 per 100K
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Osage County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Osage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Osage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Osage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Osage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Osage County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Osage County Faces Significant Mental Health Provider Shortage
Health data brief for Osage County, Missouri.
In Osage County, there are only 15 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 250. The county also has 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, the uninsured rate is 9.0%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.9 years, exceeding both the state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 16.5% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly lower than the national rate of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Osage County, Missouri
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Osage County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.